Nintendo and photo-sharing Web
site SmugMug are looking for images of Donkey Kong, who reportedly has been
spotted climbing notable landmarks worldwide. Images of the climbing video
game icon can be submitted to www.DKcontest.SmugMug.com through Oct. 1,
2007, and the five best images win a Nintendo DS system and a copy of
DK Jungle Climber.
The "DK Climb to the Top Challenge" photo contest marks the Sept. 10
launch of the new DK Jungle Climber video game for the portable Nintendo
DS, which sets the great ape on a new, swinging adventure. Entrants are
welcome to submit any and all images they find of Donkey Kong climbing in
unusual places, including hand-drawn pictures, electronically manipulated
photos or even actual snapshots. Visit www.DKcontest.SmugMug.com for
complete contest details and prize information.
"Nintendo has sold more than 48 million Donkey Kong games worldwide since
his 1981 debut in the Donkey Kong arcade game," says George Harrison, Nintendo
of America's senior vice president of marketing and corporate communications.
"DK Jungle Climber enriches the series with new controls on Nintendo DS, which
remains the best-selling video game system in the world."
The simple controls for DK Jungle Climber really set it apart and make it
accessible for non-gamers. Players only have to worry about three buttons: The
L Button controls Donkey Kong's left hand, the R Button controls his right
hand and the A or B Button is used for jumping attacks. As Donkey Kong spins
around pegs on his climb, players have to time his release just right to send
him flying. The ever-helpful Diddy Kong also offers his assistance.